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there's a whole category of late Obama era culture that is just completely incomprehensible after the last decade of Trump+Biden+Trump. Not just with Iran, but Cuban Thaw era too www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjOA...

An inauthentic account will often say MOSTLY things you agree with. This creates a feeling of “we are on the same team”

And then when the time is right, they start slipping in their ACTUAL message—whether it’s disinformation or propaganda or creating instability

Finance guy’s guest op-ed in the local gazette: We don’t need libraries, we have Amazon

anyone with a pulse: LIBRARIES ARE FREE YOU DORK

me, cataloger: Amazon’s uncontrolled keyword search interface is HORRIBLE at supporting the core user tasks of Finding, Identifying, and Selecting 📚

important thread about a crucial online literacy skill! it is a VERY common abuse tactic (not just online) to act charming and fun and harmless to build trust and only later use that trust to get something from you, whether it's your money, your data, your radicalisation, or all of the above.

Friends! Cleo is enjoying the back of the new Armchair. It’s not where we expected her to sleep, but, in fairness to her, she’s never seen an Armchair before and doesn’t know how they work! #cats

Logan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card sells for record $16.5M at auction Logan Paul set a new world record by selling a rare Pokémon trading card for a staggering $16.5 million.

Logan Paul set a new world record by selling a rare Pokemon trading card for a staggering $16.5 million.

3 killed, including suspect, in shooting at a Rhode Island hockey rink Authorities said three people were killed, including the suspect, at a shooting at a Rhode Island hockey rink where a youth hockey game was scheduled.

BREAKING: Three people killed, including the suspect, and three others hospitalized after a shooting at a Rhode Island hockey rink, police say.

Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara win Japan’s first Olympic pairs gold with a world-record free skate Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara have delivered Japan’s first Olympic gold medal in pairs skating. They earned a world-record score for their free skate at the Milan Cortina Games on Monday night to climb from fifth after their short program to the top step of the podium.

Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara have delivered Japan’s first Olympic gold medal in pairs skating. They earned a world-record score for their free skate at the Milan Cortina Games on Monday night to climb from fifth after their short program to the top step of the podium.

Actor Robert Duvall has died — he brought a compassionate center to edgy hard roles Duvall appeared in over 90 films over the course of his career, imbuing stock Hollywood types — cowboys, cops, soldiers — with a nuanced sense of vulnerability.

Duvall appeared in over 90 films over the course of his career, imbuing stock Hollywood types — cowboys, cops, soldiers — with a nuanced sense of vulnerability. n.pr/4rUDvwW

A shadowy industry is helping small businesses pay tariffs — at a high cost How about $350,000 within hours? The pitches flood small businesses: "No hidden fees, No BS." These financial lifelines are barely regulated and can turn into trip wires.

How about $350,000 within hours? The pitches flood small businesses: "No hidden fees, No BS." These financial lifelines are barely regulated and can turn into trip wires.

Italy's athletes shine at the Milan Cortina Olympics Call it homefield advantage, call it national pride. Italy's athletes are shining in the Winter Olympics underway in Milan and the Alps.

Call it homefield advantage, call it national pride. Italy's athletes are shining in the Winter Olympics underway in Milan and the Alps. n.pr/4bZzRx6

A Curling Scandal Rocks Olympic Ice Allegations of cheating, and swearing, on the curling ice have rocked the wholesome sport after the Swedes accused the Canadians of "double touching" in a match on Friday. What happened then, and what's happened since?

Allegations of cheating, and swearing, on the curling ice have rocked the wholesome sport after the Swedes accused the Canadians of "double touching" in a match on Friday. What happened then, and what's happened since? n.pr/40fcmsy

Two U.S. moms in their 40s rocketed to gold and bronze in Olympic bobsled showdown American sliders Elana Meyers Taylor, 41, and Kaillie Humphreys, 40, secure gold and bronze medals. Meyers-Taylor built on her record as the Black athlete with the most Winter Olympics medals.

American sliders Elana Meyers Taylor, 41, and Kaillie Humphreys, 40, secure gold and bronze medals. Meyers-Taylor built on her record as the Black athlete with the most Winter Olympics medals. n.pr/3MIJUMC

Frederick Wiseman, who captured the weirdness and wonder of everyday life, dies at 96 The prolific, pioneering filmmaker made dozens of documentaries and chronicled the inner workings of institutions. His 1967 film, Titicut Follies, revealed appalling conditions at a prison facility.

The prolific, pioneering filmmaker made dozens of documentaries and chronicled the inner workings of institutions. His 1967 film, Titicut Follies, revealed appalling conditions at a prison facility. n.pr/4rYs8nG

Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and 'Godfather' mainstay, dies at 95 He first gained notice for a small part as the reclusive neighbor in “To Kill a Mockingbird.” He won an Academy Award as best actor for portraying the over-the-hill country music singer in the 1983 fi...

Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication whose classic roles included the intrepid consigliere of the first two "Godfather" movies and the over-the-hill country music singer in "Tender Mercies," has died at age 95. https://to.pbs.org/4kFA5f3

Obama shuts down alien buzz: 'no evidence during my presidency' Former President Barack Obama said he did not see evidence that aliens “have made contact with us,” after sending social media abuzz by saying aliens were real on a podcast over the weekend.

On Sunday, the former president released a statement, appearing to clarify what he meant by his comments that have since gone viral. https://to.pbs.org/4cs5LSY

'Adolescence' and 'Train Dreams' win top prizes at Film Independent Spirit Awards Both were released on Netflix.

Clint Bentley's lyrical Denis Johnson adaptation "Train Dreams" won the top film award at the Film Independent Spirit Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles, while "Adolescence" dominated the television categories. Both were released on Netflix. https://to.pbs.org/4cydD5n

Iran meets UN nuclear watchdog ahead of U.S. talks “I am in Geneva with real ideas to achieve a fair and equitable deal,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote on X. “What is not on the table: submission before threats.”

Iran's top diplomat met with the head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency on Monday, ahead of a second round of negotiations with the United States over Tehran's nuclear program. https://to.pbs.org/4aysJVV

Inside the Olympic curling controversy and allegations of cheating Controversy is swirling in curling at the Winter Olympics.

The Canadian men's and women's teams, as well as the British men's team, have been accused of the same infraction: double-touching the curling stone after it is released. https://to.pbs.org/4qBk5Mf

Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a period of fasting and reflection This is the week of Ash Wednesday, a solemn day of fasting and reflection that signals the start of Lent, the most penitential season of the church calendar for Catholics and many other Christians.

This is the week of Ash Wednesday, a solemn day of fasting and reflection that signals the start of Lent, the most penitential season of the church calendar for Catholics and many other Christians.
https://to.pbs.org/3MtgiTu

A look at Ramadan and how Muslims observe the holy month For Muslims, it's a time for increased worship, religious reflection and charity. It also brings families and friends together in festive gatherings around meals to break their fast.

Observant Muslims the world over will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts. https://to.pbs.org/4aCtI7J

How biodegradable beads may help make Mardi Gras more sustainable Plastic beads are increasingly viewed as a problem, but a Mardi Gras without beads also seems unfathomable.

It is Carnival season in New Orleans. That means gazillions of green, gold and purple Mardi Gras beads. https://to.pbs.org/4rssiE2

AOC’s biggest problem if she runs for president is that the white men who control our media ecosystem will not so much put a finger on the scale to stop her as an entire hand

it can be done (see: Zohran) but it’s going to be blatant and it’s going to be infuriating

So you're saying ICE is incompatible with the rule of law as practiced in this nation from the founding?

Think I see a pretty easy solution here, champ.

Watcher.Guru on Twitter writes: JUST IN: 🇺🇸 President Trump says "prices and inflation are way down, stock market and your 401ks are way up." Just below it on the timeline, Kalshi on Twitter writes: JUST IN: US housing market reaches most "unaffordable" level in history

thank you, algorithm

Tweet from the US Department of State: "The civilization that gave the world Beethoven, established the rule of law, built the Sistine Chapel, and circumnavigated the globe must cast off the shackles of shame and self-doubt. Europe must reverse its decline. Europe must survive."

This is just open, unabashed white nationalist rhetoric at this point.

"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little."

—FDR, 1937

Work in Progress: Literacy Tests Work in Progress is a recurring feature on CAMPAIGN TRAILS, in which I share some of the more interesting materials I’ve uncovered in my book-in-progress on the work of John Doar and the Civil Rights ...

I've got a nice chapter on Theron Lynd and the voting rights struggle in Forrest County, Mississippi that I really love but it's likely all going to be cut. There's just no way around it.

But I'll share a little of it here and keep telling myself I'll get an article out of it later:

They want us to follow the norms of American law when it comes to ICE identification **and** they want us to follow the norms of American law when it comes to voter ID?

I mean, this stuff is just intellectually inconsistent if, like Tom Emmer, you were repeatedly kicked in the head by a mule.